Decisions decisions.  Many times in life, we arrive at life’s crossroads and feel uncertain about which way to take.  To add to the complexity, partners in relationships may not see eye to eye.

When clients bring their decision making struggles to counseling, we often identify signs that it’s time to slow down, reflect, and reevaluate.  However, when life moves quickly, it’s not easy to listen to these important signals.

In this article in Greatist, mental health professionals point out 6 signals to pay closer attention to when making important decisions.  There, I contribute two signs: feeling overwhelmed by emotions and not telling the full truth.

And what about you?  How do you tell when it’s time to slow down to rethink through your options?